NE Major Project’s Office The goal of Major Projects BC is to support our clients through the permitting and authorization process. By coordinating the process, better decisions are made with more efficient timelines for a more sustainable future for B.C.

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Proposal/Application Major ProjectStandard/Routine Is Is it Multi (Agency/Jurisdiction /legislation/authorization) and requires coordination? Y Follow Standard IP Procedures Step 1. Assess “Complexity” Step 2. Assess “Significance” Step 3. Categorize Complex MP Priority MP Step 4. Assign appropriate level of resources NE Major Project’s 1 Process to Define a Major Project Forests and Range Crown LandsWaterFish, Wildlife, and Stewardship Mining and Aggregate

Pre-ApplicationApplication SubmissionReview and CommentDecision PackageDecisionImplementation PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH - FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION Major Project ’ s involvement exists throughout a project ’ s life to support streamlined decision making and strong environmental management. Our project management approach enables operational staff to work through the authorization and permitting process for multiple projects while we ensure due care and attention to each project.

NE Project Summary: Mining Projects – includes MRDC participation and NOW’s Wind Farm Projects – includes EA and Sub-EA level projects Pipeline Projects – includes transition support to OGC BC Hydro Projects – mostly includes Site C and DCAT Other Regional Initiatives

Our Partners Most Likely to be Associated with a Major Project: Ministry of Energy and Mines Ministry of EnvironmentEnvironment Environmental Assessment Office Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and InnovationJobs, Tourism and Innovation Ministry of Transportation and InfrastructureTransportation and Infrastructure Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Ministry of AgricultureAgriculture

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